Ancient Rome - 98-117 CE Trajan AE Sestertius NGC AU* (STAR)

Trajan AD 98-117, Æ Sestertius measuring 34mm and weighing 23.80 grams. Struck at the Rome mint circa CE 104-111. Lovely and extraordinary green patina. The obverse features the laureated head of Trajan facing right, with evidence of drapery over left shoulder. The reverse features the front view of octastyle temple on podium of three steps with a togate figure standing in the center of the columns; in pediment, there is a seated figure between reclining figures; on roof, there is five standing figures. S C is in exergue. RIC II 575; Woytek 302bD; Banti 290.